New comment by am11 on void-packages repository

https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/pull/14776#issuecomment-542810901

Comment:
I generally support the rationale that packages should not carry extra dependencies.

However, I would like to share a little different perspective. In Alpine Linux (the closest possible match to Void-musl), we get a working base system packed in 5.58MB, such that I can host my application bundle (+ dependencies) without installing much (and sometimes anything) from package manager. 

For comparison of base sizes:

| REPOSITORY | SIZE |
|---|---|
| ubuntu | 79.6MB |
| centos | 199MB |
| alpine | 5.58MB |
| voidlinux/voidlinux-musl | 68.6MB |

I am by no means an expert on Void Linux, but it is my feeling that Void Linux could do better in base image package, taking into account broader usecases and cut off extra dependencies. I am not suggesting to copy what Alpine has done; but some inspirations can be taken from a little bit more busy distro, since the difference in size and experience (what is already available inbox) is quite observable.